Jack and the beanstalk
by Anne Adeney
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
This is a retelling of the classic fairy tale about a boy who trades a cow for magic beans and encounters a giant.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
The giant poses a threat, but violence is mild.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The giant can be scary for younger readers.
Magic beans are a central element of the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJack shows some courage in facing the giant.
No Christian faith elements are present.
No themes of self-giving love are present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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